77-12 162nd Street, Queens, NY 11366

The two-family house at 77-12 162nd Street in Flushing, owned by Rao Saladi, is a 2-story building constructed in 1930. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues throughout 2022, particularly affecting the first apartment on the ground floor. Between February and October 2022, there were numerous documented complaints and violations, including multiple plumbing problems, electrical issues, and heating system failures.

The first apartment experienced water supply, sink, and plumbing issues in both February and April-May 2022, along with problems involving the bathroom washbasin and radiators. There were also concerning electrical problems, including power outages, lighting failures, and various complaints about these systems in 2022, with some classified as emergencies. Multiple complaints regarding heating and hot water problems were filed in October 2022, including emergency heat/hot water issues that could indicate significant comfort and safety concerns for residents.

The building has several open violations from February 2022 inspection, particularly concerning plumbing and water issues, including a water leak at the ceiling in the first room from the east in Apartment 1, along with problems with the plastered surfaces and paint on the ceiling. Although some violations from this inspection were closed, including issues with a baseboard radiator and bathroom waste line, the presence of multiple open violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The frequency of complaints regarding basic systems such as plumbing, electricity, and heating/hot water during this period indicates potential systematic infrastructure problems within the building, though many complaints were closed with the note that inspectors could not gain access to verify conditions.